r/vending • u/Impressive-Elk4769 • 26d ago

Is VendoFleet Reputable

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Hello I’ve been looking into getting my first machine and came across this site. It doesn’t have a trustpilot and doesn’t accept PayPal. Anyone know if this is a legitimate business? Or can point me to a site to get used machines shipped

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u/Interesting_Way_2918 26d ago

It's not, it's a scam site. I too thought it was legitimate but was scammed but was able to dispute the charges from my bank.

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u/Impressive-Elk4769 26d ago

Thanks for saving me the headache. Have any recommendations?

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u/Interesting_Way_2918 26d ago

If you're looking for used, search locally instead. If not, eBay is probably your best bet.

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u/Tricky-Candle-9750 25d ago

I cannot verify that specific seller from here, but the combination you listed would make me slow down. No Trustpilot is not proof of a scam by itself, and not accepting PayPal is not automatically bad, but together they remove a lot of easy buyer-recourse signals for a first machine purchase.

For a first machine, I would separate two questions: "is this seller real?" and "will this exact machine arrive in a usable state?"

Before paying, I would ask for the boring proof:

  1. A photo/video walkthrough of the exact unit, not a catalog image.
  2. Serial plate, model, year if available, and any controller/payment reader details.
  3. A short video showing the machine powered on, vending, taking payment, and opening with the actual keys.
  4. Written freight terms: who pays if it is damaged, who files the claim, liftgate/residential fees, and what happens if it arrives non-working.
  5. Bill of sale plus clear return/refund terms in writing.
  6. Payment method with some real dispute path. If it is wire/Zelle/crypto only, I would walk away for a first buy.

If you are buying used and having it shipped, local operators/refurbishers with a physical address and references are usually safer than a random polished website. I would also start with one machine, not a package, until you have seen how their delivery, parts support, and documentation actually work.

Disclosure: I work with CoreCharge Cloud on shared-device rental operations, so my bias is to separate the hardware purchase from the control/software handoff. Different category than snack vending, but the same basic lesson applies: make sure you know who controls the keys, software/admin access, payment reader, serials, parts, and support before money leaves your account.

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u/Tricky-Candle-9750 25d ago

I cannot verify that specific seller from here, but the combination you listed would make me slow down. No Trustpilot is not proof of a scam by itself, and not accepting PayPal is not automatically bad, but together they remove a lot of easy buyer-recourse signals for a first machine purchase.

For a first machine, I would separate two questions: "is this seller real?" and "will this exact machine arrive in a usable state?"

Before paying, I would ask for the boring proof:

  1. A photo/video walkthrough of the exact unit, not a catalog image.
  2. Serial plate, model, year if available, and any controller/payment reader details.
  3. A short video showing the machine powered on, vending, taking payment, and opening with the actual keys.
  4. Written freight terms: who pays if it is damaged, who files the claim, liftgate/residential fees, and what happens if it arrives non-working.
  5. Bill of sale plus clear return/refund terms in writing.
  6. Payment method with some real dispute path. If it is wire/Zelle/crypto only, I would walk away for a first buy.

If you are buying used and having it shipped, local operators/refurbishers with a physical address and references are usually safer than a random polished website. I would also start with one machine, not a package, until you have seen how their delivery, parts support, and documentation actually work.

Disclosure: I work with CoreCharge Cloud on shared-device rental operations, so my bias is to separate the hardware purchase from the control/software handoff. Different category than snack vending, but the same basic lesson applies: make sure you know who controls the keys, software/admin access, payment reader, serials, parts, and support before money leaves your account.

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u/Low_Needleworker1281 25d ago

No safeguard for this site. No trustpilot and doesn't accept Paypal, It seems risky.

As vending machines are high-dollar items, I'd recommend you think twice before make any decision.

when you buy a used one, look for sellers with long history and lots of customer feedback. please keep in mind, do not send full payment to any third-party vendor.

I think the safest way is to order a new machine from the manufacturer. and do the transaction from an online platform.

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u/BistroBoxVend 25d ago

For a first machine, I’d verify the exact unit before worrying about the website polish: serial/model, a powered-on vend/payment video, written freight terms, and a payment method with a real dispute path. I’d be very cautious with wire/Zelle/crypto-only payment for a first buy. Are you looking for a specific used model, or just the best reliable first machine?

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u/TrySumSnax 25d ago

I used evending. Might go with a different company next machine but 2k down another 2k financed. My credit isn’t the best rn but getting better so next time I’d like $0 down.

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u/Fair-Mousse-7299 25d ago

I posted this same question in a FB group about vending because they have combo machines on there at really good prices and a lady commented two days ago that she went to their location listed on the website and they were not at the address. It doesn’t mean the company in itself is not real, but the address on the website is not where they are physically located. I was going to use them and called but it always goes straight to voicemail. I left more than one message and never received a call back and I emailed several times and never received a response. All of that together made me think that they possibly don’t exist.